Oakland County property record for 5081 Cardinal Dr, Troy, MI 48098
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,826 sqft · built 1985 |
| Lot Size | 0.38 acres (16,553 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $401,404 (Jun 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $5,481 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 88-20-07-477-011 |
| Primary APN | 88-20-07-477-011 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,826 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,638 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,206 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,638 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 16,553 sqft (0.38 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 136 ft deep x 120 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 510 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 78 sqft |
| Deck Area | 400 sqft |
| Patio Area | 400 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 5081 CARDINAL DR |
|---|---|
| City | TROY |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48098-2487 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1B |
| Legal Description | T2N, R11E, SEC 7 MERIHILL FARMS SUB NO 1 LOT 28 |
| Legal Range | 11E |
| Legal Township | 2N |
| Legal Section | 7 |
| Legal Subdivision | MERRIHILL FARMS SUB #1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 28 |
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Township / Civil Division | TROY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1018 |
| Census Tract | 196500 |
5081 Cardinal Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2004.
Source: Oakland County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5081 CARDINAL DR, TROY, MI 48098-2487 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 7, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 7, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 28, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2004259861 |
| Deed Book / Page | 33231 / 131 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5081 Cardinal Dr was $5,481 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Oakland County assessment roll, as of January 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Oakland County |
| Municipality | Troy City |
| Unified School District | Troy School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,481.00 | ||
| 2023 | $492,220 | ||
| 2022 | $5,701.00 | $246,110 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5081 Cardinal Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1985.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 8, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1985) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1985 · river or lake flooding |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 5081 Cardinal Dr is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.4% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | TROY serves 85,854 people · EPA ID MI0006690 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from GREAT LAKES WATER AUTHORITY |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 304 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| WOW Internet, Cable & Phone Cable | 1,200 / 50 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL | 100 / 20 |
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